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Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Valley Consortium for Medical Education.

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About Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program

ACGME code
2600500222
Program director
William Holmes
Location
Modesto, California
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
267
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Modesto, California, sponsored by Valley Consortium for Medical Education. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 267 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates73%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women13%
  • Men87%
  • White67%
  • Asian33%
  • Hispanic or Latino27%

Contact and location

Program director
William Holmes
Program coordinator
Misty Hansen
Coordinator phone
(209) 596-9877
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Valley Consortium for Medical Education

1400 Florida Ave Ste 102 Modesto, CA 95350 Open in Google Maps

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program offer?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program located?

Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program is located at 1400 Florida Ave Ste 102 Modesto, CA 95350. Its sponsoring institution is Valley Consortium for Medical Education.

Who is the program director of Valley Consortium for Medical Education Program?

The program director is William Holmes. The program coordinator, Misty Hansen, is the usual contact for application questions.